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Education Schools in Oregon

3,137 students earned Education degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Oregon

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,589
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,449
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,449
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 99
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 99
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Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Oregon

109,700 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Oregon

Education grads earn an average of $76,580 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Portland State University

Portland
869 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. 84% of students get financical aid.

#2

Oregon State University

Corvallis
586 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#3

University of Oregon

Eugene
568 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#4

Southern Oregon University

Ashland
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Oregon University will pay a net price of $10,187. 84% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $32,045. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,858 a year. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#6

Western Oregon University

Monmouth
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. In their early career, Western Oregon State College grads earn an average salary of $37,645.

#7

George Fox University

Newberg
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#8

University of Portland

Portland
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $37,029. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at EOU. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

#10

Lewis & Clark College

Portland
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,638. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

Education Careers in OR

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geography Professors 50% $76,250
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Environmental Science Professors 25% $79,670
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 21% $63,060
Political Science Professors 20% $75,510
Business Professors 20% $77,980
Coaches and Scouts 19% $30,250
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $88,700
Psychology Professors 18% $64,450
History Professors 18% $79,010
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 17% $40,960
Biological Science Professors 17% $85,900
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 17% $88,350
Preschool Teachers 16% $29,020
Preschool Education Administrators 16% $43,970
Sociology Professors 15% $76,310
Instructional Coordinators 15% $76,800
Multimedia Collections Specialists 14% $45,620
Education Administrators 14% $53,080
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $93,160
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $65,980
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $62,930
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 12% $57,100
Education Professors 12% $58,700
Education, Training, and Library Workers 12% $35,600
Mathematical Science Professors 12% $80,420
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $62,020
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $95,830
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260
Social Sciences Professors 11% $78,240
Librarians 10% $62,680
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Vocational Education Professors 9% $59,200
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 9% $107,690
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $71,500
Computer Science Professors 9% $93,720
Elementary School Teachers 9% $66,220
Teacher Assistants 9% $32,140
Middle School Teachers 8% $74,790
Special Education Teachers 8% $83,120
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $75,830
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $81,170
Special Education Professors 7% $79,600
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $81,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 4% $76,220
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $96,170
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $68,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Psychology 367
Social Sciences 280
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 44
History 14

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